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- The
Bee, Santa Fé
-http://www.localgeni.us
- A rustic pueblo style adobe
house with traditional woodstove, pine and oak floors. Two double
beds. Owned by Beekeeper and Permaculture designer, the house
is undergoing a permaculture/sustainability retrofit. The owner
also offers green tours of Santa Fé.
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- Kate's
Lazy Meadow Motel,
Woodstock -http://lazymeadow.com
- Run by Kate Piearson, formerly
of the B52s, this is a eclectic collection of cozy cabins and
Airstream trailers in the Catskill Mountains. The cabins are
fitted with authentic 50's furniture and kitchens in dazzling
colours -simply a cool place to be.
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- Onion House,
Hawaii -http://www.onionhousehawaii.com
- Home of artist Beth McCormick,
this is a unique organic structure that was hand-built by architect
Kendrick Banggs Kellogg. It aims to provide tropical living in
harmony with the natural environment. -lava rock walls form a
high terrace overlooking the sea, where two arching domes are
surrounded by pools, fishponds and gardens. Light filters through
the stained glass walls and the translucent roof panels. The
interior is enlivened by colorful stained glass and mosaic table
by renowned artist James Hubbell.
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- Venice Beach Eco Cottages, Venice, California -http://www.venicebeachecocottages.com
- Three solar powered urban retreats
a few blocks from the sea. The cabins have been immaculately
restored using recycled and organic materials and each has its
own distinctive character -cuban, 1940's lakeside cabin or 60's
Paris.
 From Responsible Travel:
Big Island Eco Resort, Hawaii
Off grid accommodation on a three
acre property on Big Island - shady ohia trees, ocean views,
private areas for each rental, with hammock, picnic table, or
swing. They offer a beautifully decorated yurt and several renovated
Volkswagen camper buses as sleeping accommodation.
Creative eco-solutions include
a solar (PV) electrical system that is mounted and run from an
old VW bus and a water catchment system that catches rainwater
and circulates it back to shower and sinks. They strongly support
Malama Punaluu, an organization set up to conserve the natural
environment and protect the Kau district from development.
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